From the misty mountains to the sugar shacks, maple has flowed through West Virginia's cultural veins for generations. West Virginia is home to one of the largest concentrations of Maple trees in the country and folks have been tapping trees for centuries, capturing the sweet water from the Maple and creating the delectable maple syrup.... View Article
Jammin’ at the Hunkerdown – Mother’s Day – May 11th This Mother’s Day, May 11th, come on down to the Hunkerdown for some great live music, tasty food, and a great community gathering of musicians and friends. With the days staying lighter longer, doors will open at 4:00 PM for dinner, and the jam session... View Article
Level up your guitar skills with this weekend of flatpicking immersion! The weekend’s teachers, Tyler Grant and Robin Kessinger, are both National Flatpicking Champions. As individuals, their professional careers have taken them to concert halls and contest stages around the country and the world, as well as to classrooms where they have been lauded as... View Article
The Rustic Mechanicals 2025 Vaulting Ambition Tour of William Shakespeare's MACBETH will play at the Parkersburg Art Center on Friday, June 20th at 7 p.m. All Tickets are $18 - Seating is Limited! "Murder! Prophecy! Witches! And, surprisingly, Love. The power of a prophesy tempts the ambitious General Macbeth and his passionately persuasive wife to... View Article
Join the West Virginia Humanities Council on Friday, June 20th, from 2:00-4:00pm at our historic headquarters, the MacFarland-Hubbard house. The event will feature refreshments, historic house tours and Appalachian storytelling with Bill Hairston and Bill Lepp. The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday Night Old Time Jams happen on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6-8PM at The Cat and The Fiddle. Founded in Aug 2017 by Dakota Karper, the Capon Bridge Old Time Jam is a jam welcoming old time musicians of all skill levels and backgrounds with the intention of creating a... View Article
The Smithers Skill Swap, a community-powered initiative that brings neighbors together to share knowledge, creativity, and skills, is proud to present a special creative writing event: “Writing With a Beat” featuring published author Yvonne Kindle. This free workshop will be held Wednesday, July 24, from 10am to 12pm at the GATEWAY Center Gym, Smithers City... View Article
In collaboration with the Harpers Ferry Historical National Park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, and the Howard Burns Quartet. Join us for this one-hour sunset concert on the lawn of historic Storer College in Harpers Ferry for the music of jazz legend and Storer College alumnus, Don Redman. Back by popular request, ACMF String musicians are... View Article
Caller: Janine Smith Band: Critton Hollow Stringband No experience necessary. All dances will be taught. Come alone or bring a friend to enjoy this community event. Wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable moving in and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. 4-5PM | Kids Barn Dance 5:30-6pm | New dancers crash course to... View Article
A fun-filled, family-friendly event in New Martinsville, WV that promotes the history and agriculture of West Virginia by integrating arts, history, music, and culture into the festival in ways that attendees of all ages can engage and learn. We are proud to support our local entrepreneurs, artists, vendors, and talents of West Virginia.
Caller: Kim Forry Band: Adam Hurt, Beth Hartness, David McLaughlin, Marshall Willborn No experience necessary. All dances will be taught. Come alone or bring a friend to enjoy this community event. Wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable moving in and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. 4-5PM | Kids Barn Dance 5:30-6pm |... View Article
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